Zelensky to Ukrainians abroad: We need able hands
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, said he would support the decision of Ukrainians who had been forced to flee country due to the war to return to their home country.
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European Commission proposes to extend protection for Ukrainians fleeing war
On Tuesday, June 11, the European Commission proposed to extend temporary protection for people fleeing Russian aggression against Ukraine for another year, from March 5, 2025 to March 4, 2026.
10 June 2024
Duda signs law to extend aid to Ukrainian refugees in Poland
On 7 June, Polish President Andrzej Duda signed amendments to a special law on assistance to Ukrainians who took refuge in Poland after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Kherson region receives 50 generators to ensure communication during blackouts
Kherson region has received almost 50 generators to ensure stable communication during possible power outages.
09 June 2024
Moldova’s foreign minister condemns anti-Ukrainian provocations in France
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova, Mihai Popsoi, condemned the actions by the three Moldovan nationals who were arrested in the French capital, Paris, on Saturday for showcasing images of coffins with the inscription "French soldiers who died in Ukraine."
Water level drops in occupied Crimea’s rivers
Rivers are going shallow across temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russians want to turn temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine into federal district "Novorossiya"
The Russians are going to unite the temporarily occupied territories of four regions and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea into a federal district called Novorossiya.
Russia to train e-warfare specialists in occupied areas - watchdog
At universities across temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russia intends to open specialized electronic warfare departments.
08 June 2024
Rally in support of Ukrainian POWs held in Zaporizhzhia
About a hundred people in Zaporizhzhia have joined a rally "Don't be silent, captivity kills" in support of Ukrainian prisoners of war, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
Switzerland allocates $66M to Ukraine for digitalization and e-governance
The Swiss Federal Council at its meeting on June 7 decided to continue supporting Ukraine in the areas of digitalization and e-governance, approving CHF 58.7 million (nearly $66 million) for this purpose over the next four years.
07 June 2024
UN: At least 174 civilians killed, 690 injured in Ukraine in May
At least 174 civilians were killed and 690 injured in Ukraine in May, the highest monthly number of civilian casualties the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) has documented since June 2023.
Ukraine's legislation on national minorities meets international standards - Shmyhal
After receiving the status of candidate for EU membership, Ukraine has updated its legislative framework on national minorities, and now it meets international human rights standards.
Another child returned from temporarily occupied Kherson region
Another child, an eight-year-old boy, was returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine from the temporarily occupied Kherson region.
06 June 2024
Ukrainian human rights activists submit submissions to ICC on five Russian propagandists
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Center for Civil Liberties (CCL) and the Kharkiv Human Rights Group presented a submission to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on hate crimes committed by Russians against Ukrainians.
Help to IDPs: 2,200 accommodation facilities deployed across Ukraine
In Ukraine, there are 2,200 state facilities where internally displaced persons can be temporarily housed.
Russia illegally holding 218 persons, including at least 16 journalists
Russia has illegally imprisoned 218 persons, at least 16 of whom are reporters, civic journalists and bloggers.
Coalition to return Ukrainian children already includes 37 countries - Zelenska
The coalition for the return of Ukrainian children already includes 37 countries, and Argentina has recently joined it.
Ukraine ratifies CoE Convention on Cinematographic Co-production
On June 5, the Verkhovna Rada adopted Law of Ukraine on the Ratification of the Convention of the Council of Europe on Cinematographic Co-production, which will contribute to the development of the Ukrainian film industry.
05 June 2024
Peru invited to join international coalition for return of Ukrainian children
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Iryna Borovets invited Peru to join the international coalition for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Moscow police detain tourist sporting sweatshirt with Ukrainian symbols
On May 4, an Iranian tourist was detained downtown Moscow for wearing a Balenciaga sweatshirt with the print of the Ukrainian flag, tridents, and a call to help displaced Ukrainians.
During North America tour, Ukrainian band raises UAH 2M for speedboats to be donated to defense intel
Ukraine’s chillwave band Latexfauna during a recent Canada and U.S. collected UAH 2 million for speedboats to be transferred to Ukrainian defense intelligence units.
Krakow police on hunt for Ukrainian flag abuse
The police in Krakow are now searching for a group of individuals involved in the removal of the Ukrainian flag from the Kosciuszko Burial Mound. Law enforcement are collecting evidence in the case, intending to hand it over to prosecutors.
ROC assists in Russification of abducted Ukrainian children to destroy their identity - ISW
The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC), supported by the Kremlin, is actively involved in the Russification of Ukrainian children who were illegally deported to Russia to destroy their national identity.
Latvia puts "State Defense" class on compulsory school curriculum
From September 1, 2024, a State Defense course will be taught in Latvian schools.
Chernihiv region receives humanitarian aid from Germany worth almost EUR 500,000
The communities in Chernihiv region received humanitarian aid worth almost EUR 500,000 from German partners.
04 June 2024
Ukraine investigating killing of 61 Ukrainian POWs by Russian forces
The prosecutor's office is investigating 27 criminal proceedings over the murders of 61 Ukrainian prisoners of war, and in these proceedings four Russian soldiers received suspicion notices.
Ukraine’s ombudsman appeals to Russian counterpart over abuse of Ukrainian POWs by invaders
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, officially appealed to the Russian Ombudsperson, Tatyana Moskalkova, to initiate criminal proceedings against Russian soldiers who abused Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Kharkiv region’s warzone.
Trudeau meets with Ukraine’s Nobel prize laureate Matviichuk
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke in Ottawa with Ukrainian human rights defender, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviychuk.
Five Ukrainian orphans deported by Russia back in 2022 return to Mykolaiv
Five orphans who had gone through the horrors of deportation by the Russian invasion forces since 2022 were returned to Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region.